Victor Osimhen
Footballer · Super Eagles striker
Biography
From selling water in Olusosun, Lagos, to Serie A champion, African Footballer of the Year and Galatasaray’s record signing — Victor Osimhen’s story is one of the most inspiring in Nigerian sport.
Read the full biography →Career history
- 2015
At the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile he scored 10 goals, won the Golden Boot and led Nigeria to the title.
- 2017
Wolfsburg (2017) — a tough start in Germany;
- 2018
Charleroi (2018–19) — goals returned in Belgium;
- 2019
Lille (2019–20) — a breakout season in France;
- 2020
Napoli (2020–2025) — a club-record signing; in 2022–23 he scored 26 league goals as Napoli won their first Serie A title in 33 years;
- 2023
Victor Osimhen in 2023 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
- 2024
Galatasaray — joined on loan in 2024, won the Turkish league and cup, and signed permanently in July 2025 for about €75 million, a Turkish record.
- 2025
He won another league title in 2025–26.
- 2026
Nigeria missed the 2026 World Cup after losing the qualifying play-off to DR Congo on penalties.
Quick facts
How old is Victor Osimhen?
He was born on 29 December 1998.
Which club does Osimhen play for?
Galatasaray in Turkey, which signed him permanently in July 2025.
Did Osimhen win the African Footballer of the Year?
Yes, in 2023.
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